Maradona_AVFC10 asked: “Mat, when do you think it's time to panic after Paul Lamberts latest comments” Mat Kendrick: Maradona, have you finally stopping arguing with Pat Murphy?! As for you 'don't panic' question, I'm panicking now! I got a sense of last season's Bolton game against Southampton on Saturday, that events were conspiring against Villa and no matter what they did they couldn't win/draw. I worry about the effect these setbacks have on the young and not so young players. There's still games and time etc, but it is very very worrying right now.

Guest asked: “If we lose our next 3, will the axe fall?”

Mat Kendrick: Guest, the word at the moment is that Paul Lambert's job is safe - will post a link to today's Brum Mail back page story saying just that, when I get chance. Villa are reluctant to make another managerial change, but obviously this run of form can't go on forever. Lambert admits 'he knows about the pitfalls of football' and is 'not silly', so the fact he is even discussing his future shows how alarming things have become

Corysince asked: “Does lambert have a problem with Stephen Ireland. Without him we just play the long ball to beneteke?” Mat Kendrick: Corysince, Ireland is clearly not a favourite of Lambert, otherwise he would be getting more game time, having said that, Ireland has hardly been in sparkling form when he has played.

Pricey81 asked “do you not think its time for bent to have his run? he may not be a total work horse but we all no what he provides.....goals!”

Mat Kendrick: Pricey81, I like Benteke, I think he will prove to be a very shrewd piece of business and he fully deserves his place in the side. But even with him and Weimann, who has been one of the brightest parts of a season of struggle, Villa still have the joint worst scoring record in the league. When he is fit you would think the manager would want to find a way to accommodate Bent because his finishing could yet prove to be the difference between Villa staying up or going down

Mat Kendrick: StroudVillaDan, we asked Lambert again after Saturday's match about Warnock and Hutton and got a mumbled reply which suggested the situation remains the same and they will carry on training with the kids. To be fair, Warnock was not great at left-back last season. That position really is an area for concern because Bradford targeted Bennett and Southampton targeted Stevens down that side in the past two defeats”

Craigytweets asked “hi...I'm wondering whether there is appetite at the club to actually spend and get some experience in. Lambert seems to insist experience is there....is it?”

Mat Kendrick: Craigytweets, I suppose there is some experience there, but not in the central midfield area where Villa are lacking - and Dunne and Vlaar injuries have denied them older heads at the back

Andy W asked: “Hi Mat, You said in a webchat a few months back if we get relegated Lambert should go. Do you still feel this way?”

Mat Kendrick: Andy W, I think it is hard to contemplate a manager who takes this club down keeping his job, but who knows. Much will depend on the feelings of the fans. I think THEY will decide whether Lambert stays or goes if the unthinkable happens and Villa are relegated

Chris asked: “Do you see any one coming in this week matt”

Mat Kendrick: Chris, I've been told that there is nothing imminent in terms of transfers in the next few days, so if that is the case it might be difficult to get a new face/s in and available for the West Brom game